He pointed out in one lot, a flower tent stood untouched -- in a lot over, cars were overturned and debris scattered.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police Chief Ron Smith encouraged those who work in the area to contact their managers before approaching the area. He also warned that due to major power lines being pulled down in the area, Mundy Street where the bulk of the damage happened is expected to remain closed for some time.

Crews are also waiting for propane to vent from a storage tank at Uhaul to vent before work on the power lines could begin. Onlookers were kept far back from the scene due to the propane leak.

The power to the nearby Wyoming Valley Mall is gradually being restored, and it could be reopened by Friday.

The National Weather Service at Binghamton confirmed a tornado touched down, and Gov. Tom Wolf and PEMA director Rick Flinn are meeting this afternoon with local officials and responders.